"The Dodgers' depth at the catcher position was already dwindling, and when All-Star backstop Will Smith suffered a hairline fracture in his hand towards the end of the regular season, and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing hit the injured list just days later, Rortvedt's role became invaluable. He played just 18 regular season games for the Dodgers, but all of which took place in September, a key stretch to end the campaign ahead of the postseason."
"The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that catcher Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. There was no indication from LA that he was designated for assignment or waived, but he is now a member of the Reds. Rortvedt was an overlooked piece of a trade deadline deal centered around Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospects Paul Gervase and Adam Serwinowski in exchange for minor league catcher/first baseman Hunter Feduccia."
Ben Rortvedt was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds after spending September and the postseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was no indication from Los Angeles that he had been designated for assignment prior to the claim. Rortvedt was acquired in a trade involving Tampa Bay pitching prospects in exchange for minor league catcher/first baseman Hunter Feduccia. Injuries to All-Star Will Smith and rookie Dalton Rushing reduced Dodgers catcher depth, elevating Rortvedt's role. He appeared in 18 regular-season games, hit .224 with a .636 OPS, provided notable defensive framing, and started Wild Card and early NLDS games.
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